0.70x C-Mount Adapter 38mm to 25.4mm Stainless Steel, 2/3" Camera Compatible - Euromex

Take advantage of precise optical matching and robust stainless steel construction for reliable microscopy imaging. The adapter’s 0.70x reduction and support for 2/3‑inch C‑mount cameras ensure optimal sensor coverage and consistent documentation results. Order or request advice via Metav Werkzeuge for seamless integration into existing Nikon microscope setups.

AE.9870-N: 0.70x C‑Mount Adapter for Nikon microscopes (stainless steel)

The AE.9870-N is a stainless steel C‑mount adapter that converts a 38 mm photoport to a 25.4 mm C‑mount interface, enabling the use of 2/3‑inch C‑mount cameras on a wide range of Nikon research microscopes and stereo zoom heads

• 0.70x optical reduction for camera matching
• Stainless steel construction for durability
• Adapts 38 mm photoport to 25.4 mm C‑mount
• Compatible with Nikon E, Ni and Ti series

Match camera sensor and field of view for consistent images

The adapter provides a controlled 0.70x optical reduction to align microscope optics with camera sensors. By reducing the image projection to the camera plane, the interface helps to avoid vignetting and ensures a larger usable field of view on typical 2/3‑inch sensors. This technical adaptation is especially relevant when integrating digital cameras for documentation, measurement or image analysis in laboratory and inspection environments. The optical relationship is described clearly so procurement and setup decisions rest on measurable parameters rather than trial and error.

Robust, workshop-ready construction that simplifies handling

Constructed from stainless steel, the adapter combines mechanical resilience with stable optical alignment. The conversion from a 38 mm photoport to the standard 25.4 mm C‑mount is implemented as a precision mechanical interface, reducing play and repeatability issues that can compromise calibration. The metal build aids thermal stability and resists common workshop contaminants, contributing to long-term accuracy of imaging chains where repeatable positioning is required for measurements or comparative documentation.

Broad compatibility to streamline equipment selection

Designed for compatibility with numerous Nikon microscope models and stereo zoom heads, the adapter supports integration across research and industrial systems. The mechanical and optical specifications mean fewer bespoke camera optics are required, reducing procurement complexity and spare‑parts diversity. For imaging tasks such as routine documentation, quality control or digital archiving, the interface acts as a pragmatic component that converts legacy photoports to modern camera formats while maintaining reproducible imaging geometry.

Contact Metav Werkzeuge today to discuss camera integration, check compatibility with specific Nikon models or arrange supply of the AE.9870-N adapter directly from our European distribution centre in Emmerich

Technical Data

• Article number: AE.9870-N
• Product type: Adapter
• Brand: Euromex
• SKU: AE.9870-N

Facts

• Optical reduction: 0.70x
• Camera format: 2/3‑inch C‑mount
• Photoport diameter (input): 38 mm
• C‑mount diameter (output): 25.4 mm

Special features

• Material: stainless steel
• Compatible with Nikon E100, E200, 50i, 55i, 80i, 90i
• Compatible with Nikon Ni series and Ti series
• Compatible with stereo heads SMZ800, SMZ1000, SMZ15000
• Designed for 2/3‑inch C‑mount cameras

FAQ

What optical effect does the 0.70x adapter produce on camera images?
The adapter reduces the microscope image by 0.70x, increasing usable sensor area on 2/3‑inch C‑mount cameras and helping to prevent vignetting when attaching a camera to a 38 mm photoport.

Which Nikon microscopes are compatible with this adapter?
Compatibility includes a range of Nikon models such as the E100, E200, 50i, 55i, 80i, 90i, the Ni and Ti series, and stereo heads SMZ800, SMZ1000 and SMZ15000 as indicated for the AE.9870-N adapter.

Is the adapter suitable for routine laboratory documentation and industrial inspection?
Yes, the adapter’s mechanical stability and optical reduction are intended to support consistent imaging workflows for documentation, quality control and measurement tasks with C‑mount cameras.

How does stainless steel construction benefit optical stability?
Stainless steel provides mechanical rigidity and thermal stability, which minimises alignment shifts and preserves repeatable positioning between the microscope optical path and the attached camera.

Does the adapter require additional camera optics to work with common sensors?
In most cases the AE.9870-N provides the necessary optical reduction so that extra relay lenses are not required for standard 2/3‑inch cameras; specific camera sensors and desired field of view should be confirmed before final configuration.

Manufacturer: Euromex Microscopen bv; Typograaf 8; 6921 VB Duiven; Nederland; info@euromex.com